For gardeners or those that enjoy the outdoors, spring fever is one thing, but itching rashes and painful blisters are another thing entirely. Poisonous plants can turn a wonderful pastime into an ...

There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing family and friends enjoy your garden after hours of hard work, from pulling out hundreds of weeds to planting new flowers and even painting the fence (again) ...

Most poisonous plants must be consumed to be toxic, but a couple of plants can cause problems if you simply come into contact with them. Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a well-known vining ...

The toxic plant can be fatal to humans by attacking the nervous system and causing the body to shut down. Culham said: "There ...

If your yard has a glossy, fast-growing shrub that flowers like it’s trying to impress the whole neighborhood, it might be ...

Q. What common poisonous plants should I avoid while camping and hiking this summer? A. Poison ivy is a fairly common plant that everyone should learn to recognize. You may have heard the phrase, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Young female backpacker picking berries off wild bush - Pamelajoemcfarlane/Getty Images There are millions of plants on our planet ...

North Carolina’s poisonous plants, which can also be called “toxic plants,” are sometimes dangerous to touch and can react with your skin as a chemical burn. Others are fine to touch (and may even be ...

The days are getting longer, and the weather is getting warmer — both signals to many people that it is time to do the annual sprucing up of their gardens. For pet owners, it is important to remember ...

It’s a spooky time of year and a great time to consider what plants you need to be careful around. Florida is home to some of the most poisonous plants in the world. They can be found in your house, ...